A world tour and a special publication are part of the celebrations for a chrono that went against everything the watch world had seen before, when it was launched in 1969.

In 1969, Heuer launched the Monaco – an eye-catching timepiece that became famous for its unique design and groundbreaking technology. Fifty years later, TAG Heuer celebrates this iconic model with new versions of the legendary original, events around the world and a dedicated book.

An unconventional timepiece that introduced two cutting-edge world firsts, the Monaco was a product of Heuer’s vision and pioneering spirit. Half a century later, this iconic model is being honoured with events in Europe, the US and Asia throughout 2019 – and a new Monaco limited-edition model will be launched at each event to celebrate the timepiece that first caught the world’s attention 50 years ago. A new book titled Paradoxical Superstar documents the historical and technical highlights of this unlikely icon and will be available in TAG Heuer boutiques and on the website from May 2019.